2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,966 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rainier | CL |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4966 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 460 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 88 L |