2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
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 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Vectra 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 302 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | CL | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| 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 | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
