2009 Nissan Armada vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 575 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Armada | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Nissan | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Armada | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | TBD |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5106 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2955 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |