2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escalade | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
