2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 630 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |