2011 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz C 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 4,663 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 201 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.

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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz C 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model C CLS
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 402 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4606 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1882 mm
Vehicle Height 1459 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2875 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 80 L


 

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