2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Terrano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano 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 (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Terrano 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 | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CL | Terrano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2664 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 494 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |