2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 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 61 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | CLS | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5460 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |