2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Suburban | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
