2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Caddy 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 417 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | CL | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
