2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Honda S2000 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 281 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2000 | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
