2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (377 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 341 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (391 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escalade | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |