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


 

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