2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.

Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chrysler Town & Country 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Make Chrysler Mercedes-Benz
Model Town & Country CLS
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 402 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5144 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1953 mm 1882 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 3078 mm 2875 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 80 L


 

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