2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2007 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 935 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indigo 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 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
| Model | CL | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 42 L |
