2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Envoy | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
