2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 615 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CL | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
