1999 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (264 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Tracker. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Chevrolet Tracker | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tracker | CLS |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2875 mm |