2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 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 185 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | CL | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
