2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1972 ZIL 117
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1972 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1972 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | ZIL |
| Model | CLS | 117 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3310 mm |
