2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 642 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (699 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (408 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang 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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2000 Ford Mustang | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mustang | CLS |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 699 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2875 mm |