2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2009 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (877 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2009 Pagani Zonda. (547 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 528 kg more than 2009 Pagani Zonda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2009 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2009 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pagani |
Model | CLK | Zonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 877 HP | 547 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |