2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 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 159 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (223 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2004 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | CL | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
