2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (288 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 391 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SRX | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2126 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
