2010 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 428 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Sierra | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sierra | CLS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |