2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
