2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rainier | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
