2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (474 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 611 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | CLK | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 474 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
