2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 476 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | CL | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
