2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 443 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (631 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | CLK | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
