2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 57 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | STS | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |