2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CL | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
