2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silverado | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
