2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. Both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS are equipped with a 6,208 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 912 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2832 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
