2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 887 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Canyon | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4966 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
