2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
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 Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 373 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
