2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2004 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 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 61 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
