2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (525 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |
