2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (208 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 CLS (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | CLS | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |