2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,161 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 221 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Escalade | CLC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 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 | 565 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |