2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | CLS | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1920 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
