2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Acura TSX
To start off, 2012 Acura TSX is newer by 5 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 181 more horse power than 2012 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2012 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2012 Acura TSX 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 | 2012 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Acura |
| Model | CL | TSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
