2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 CLS (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4006 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |