2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C6 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C6 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C6 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
