2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 206 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | CL | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2086 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
