2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 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. Both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL are equipped with a 5,980 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (661 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 1,000 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 661 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
