2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2010 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda, 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat |
| Model | CL | Panda |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2086 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
