2004 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2004 AC Aceca. (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca. 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 CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
