2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Nissan Platina
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Platina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Platina 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 273 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Platina. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Platina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Platina. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Platina. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Platina has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Platina 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 | 2005 Nissan Platina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Platina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2480 mm |
