2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2010 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1249 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (109 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CL | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 829 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |