2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo GT 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 219 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CL | GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
