2011 Toyota Avalon vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avalon | CLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
