2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupe Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupe Automatic 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 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupe Automatic.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 500 (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupe Automatic. (460 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupe Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 Coupe Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 4966 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
