2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
