2010 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 292 kg more than 2010 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 S (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Liberty | S |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1808 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |