2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Seat Altea
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 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea 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 409 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea 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 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | CL | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
