2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
