2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Liberty | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
