Mercedes CL 2010 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Brera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 307 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, whereas torque is 430 NM more than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 6.8 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 7.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 1125 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 66 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 190 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.8 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`035 | |
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| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 6400 | |
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