2009 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cruze and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (302 HP) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Cruze. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Cruze.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cruze. (142 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cruze | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cruze | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
