2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 Tata Indica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
Model | CLS | Indica |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |