2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 597 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | CL | Beetle |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5441 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 240 Nm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4278 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2537 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |