2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2010 Mercedes-Benz G 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 10 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G. (500 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G 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 CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G. (699 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | G |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 829 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
