2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model TrailBlazer CL
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 383 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 536 Nm 531 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1995 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 12.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 90 L


 

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