2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2009 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 CLS (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | CLS | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |