2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 4 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 145 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | CL | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3001 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 |
