2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | CL | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
