2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2007 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 237 more horse power than 2007 Saturn ION. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn ION.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn ION. (203 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn ION. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Saturn ION has manual transmission. 2007 Saturn ION will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Saturn ION | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saturn |
Model | CL | ION |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 94.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 49 L |