2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (322 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 510 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silver Seraph | CLS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |