2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | CL | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2086 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
