2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 367 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLS | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1795 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 508 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |