2000 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 993 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (408 Nm). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 536 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2954 mm |
