2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 783 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (565 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | CL | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
