2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 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 174 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper 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 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mini |
| Model | CL | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
