2010 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz C and 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C | CLS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4917 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |