2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2011 Ford Mondeo 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 289 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 402 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CLS | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1886 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |