2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 557 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 630 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR has manual transmission. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Koenigsegg |
| Model | CLS | CCXR |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4917 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
