2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. 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 184 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (334 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Cayenne.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 334 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 20.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
