1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 364 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Park Avenue | CLK |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
