2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2012 Nissan Livina 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Livina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Livina. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Livina 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 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Livina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
