2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 625 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Express | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 88 L |