2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
