2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | CLS | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 3270 mm |
