2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
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 Toyota Stallion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Stallion would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 867 kg more than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
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 @ 1900 RPM) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Stallion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
