2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 5,461 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 111 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (371 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | CL | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
