2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (345 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 500 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. 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 CLS (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lotus |
Model | CLS | Evora |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |