1999 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, both vehicles can yield 530 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S | CLS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 356 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
