2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Noble M12 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Noble |
| Model | CLC | M12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |
