2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ML | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
