2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 259 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion 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 CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Fusion 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Fusion CLS
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 382 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 80 L


 

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