2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 268 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | CLS | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |