2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Abarth Grande Punto would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.
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 (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2007 Abarth Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Grande Punto | CLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |