2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2007 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Aura. (252 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn Aura.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Aura, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Aura. (340 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saturn |
| Model | CL | Aura |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
