2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 410 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | CL | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |