2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Windom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
