2000 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL. (315 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
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, 2010 Jeep Commander (527 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL. (471 Nm). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Commander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
