2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | CLS | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1641 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
