2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 297 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CLS | GL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4917 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
