2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2008 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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 (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | CLS | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |