2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Croma | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
