2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 2 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2011 Lexus LS. (380 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 857 kg more than 2011 Lexus LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LS. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lexus |
| Model | CL | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 84 L |
