2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2005 Holden Caprice were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP) has 242 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (362 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Holden Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (530 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model | CL | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5982 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2111 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3009 mm |
