2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 297 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | CL | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
