2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac SRX and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 304 kg more than 2011 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX, 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac SRX | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SRX | CL |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |