2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz S and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster 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 S (1,000 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S | CLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
