2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 700 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (391 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CL | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
