2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 834 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | CLK | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 117 L |
