2009 Lexus LX vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 Lexus LX and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Lexus LX. (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LX weights approximately 294 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2009 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LX 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 CL (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LX. (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LX | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LX | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
