2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (508 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 172 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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 CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CLS | 560 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 5547 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
