Mercedes CL 2002 vs Alfa Romeo GTV 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 271 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 106 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GTV, whereas torque is 189 NM more than Alfa Romeo GTV. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.8 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GTV) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CL) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 71 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GTV, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 110 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 340 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.3 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 3400 | |
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