2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC would be higher. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
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 C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLC | C |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |