2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
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 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 214 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | CL | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
