2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (377 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 200 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (392 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 CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escalade | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 403 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 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 | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
