2008 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2008 GMC Sierra. (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Sierra. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sierra | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6320 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 90 L |
