2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
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 Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 296 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | CL | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |