2008 Lamborghini Murcielago vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Murcielago | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6496 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 660 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
