2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 2 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 257 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Xterra. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Xterra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
