2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 CL (999 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (461 Nm). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | CL |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 621 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 999 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |