2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | CLS | Omega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5460 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
