2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2011 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | CLS | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
