2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2007 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 CLK (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | CLK | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2521 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
