2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element 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 354 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
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 Honda Element, 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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Element | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
