2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (474 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 630 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 (631 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Express | CLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 474 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 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 | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |