2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R

To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 40 more horse power than 2009 Nissan GT-R. (478 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan GT-R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 116 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.

Because 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan GT-R. (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan GT-R.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 2009 Nissan GT-R
Make Mercedes-Benz Nissan
Model CL GT-R
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6208 cc 3797 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 478 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 630 Nm 588 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 310 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 65 L


 

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