2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 4,966 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 527 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
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 (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CL | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2389 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |