2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | CLS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4917 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
