2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 481 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
