2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 775 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (386 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0 : 1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2955 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
