2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | CLS | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
