2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Celica 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 237 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Celica. (145 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Celica. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
