2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape 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 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 1864 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escape | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 62 L |
