2011 Ford Maverick vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2011 Ford Maverick and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2011 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 418 kg more than 2011 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Maverick. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Maverick 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:
| 2011 Ford Maverick | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Maverick | CLS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2288 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
