2011 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. Both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS are equipped with a 5,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (518 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | CLS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 536 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 799 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5105 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
