2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LaCrosse | CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 460 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |