2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. Both 2005 Lotec C 1000 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL are equipped with a 5,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 2005 Lotec C 1000 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:
| 2005 Lotec C 1000 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lotec | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C 1000 | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1417 mm |
