2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Ford Focus
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 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus 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 283 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CL | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
