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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 500 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.

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 CL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.

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 4300 cc 4966 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 461 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 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 Tank Capacity 117 L 88 L


 

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