2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz C and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |