2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ikon | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |