2000 Cadillac Imaj vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Imaj. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Imaj would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 620 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Cadillac Imaj is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Imaj will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. (553 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Imaj.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Imaj | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Imaj | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2954 mm |
