2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CLS | ML |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4917 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
