2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 36 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (391 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Avalanche | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |