2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Materia and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 291 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Materia | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |