2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 88 L |
