2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
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 Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano 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 273 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (323 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 Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
