2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 297 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | CL | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 501 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 | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |