Mercedes CL 2002 vs Alfa Romeo GTV 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 141 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GTV, whereas torque is 254 NM more than Alfa Romeo GTV. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.30 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 69 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GTV, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 155 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 295 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: | 2`100 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 12 000 | |
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