2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Audi S4
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2008 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Audi S4. (339 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | CL | S4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
