2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Blackhawk | CLS |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4917 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |