2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 928 kg more than 2011 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C3, 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C3 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C3 | CL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
