2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot is newer by 4 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 360 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
