2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (402 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche 911 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 911 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
