2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1836 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |
