2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
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 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 113 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
