2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 734 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Silverado CL
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 5439 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 360 HP 493 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 516 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1995 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 2440 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3380 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 13.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 88 L


 

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