2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
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 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester 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 362 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | CL | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
