2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry 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 329 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
