2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (212 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 86 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (339 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Endeavor | CLS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3827 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2875 mm |
