2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 78 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lucerne | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
