2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1591 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | CL | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
