2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Coupe. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Coupe 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.
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2008 Maserati Coupe | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |