2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 830 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CLK | Edge |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 132 L |
