2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (441 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
