2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 504 kg more than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Grand Cherokee | CL |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |