2011 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. Both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL are equipped with a 5,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL.

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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model CL CL
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5500 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 536 HP 510 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 799 Nm 829 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 2220 kg
Vehicle Length 5105 mm 5095 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1872 mm
Vehicle Height 1427 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2954 mm 2954 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 90 L


 

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