2007 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Suzuki XL7 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Suzuki | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XL7 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
