2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 642 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mustang | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
