2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 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 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | CLS | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
