2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon 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 298 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CL | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
