2000 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia 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 135 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Familia | CLS |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 15.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |