2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (423 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 635 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (509 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Suburban | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2755 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2955 mm |
