2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 354 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer significantly more control. 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 (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Equinox | CL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 2095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |