2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 497 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avalanche | CLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |
