2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
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 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Previa 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 228 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Previa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
