2009 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Genesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Genesis 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 135 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (375 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.
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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Genesis | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Genesis | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4627 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |