2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 1 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Uplander | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |
