2000 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Insight | CLS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2855 mm |
