2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara 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 348 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Solara 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 | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Solara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
