2011 Peugeot iOn vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Peugeot iOn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Peugeot iOn would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (264 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 735 kg more than 2011 Peugeot iOn. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Peugeot iOn | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Peugeot | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | iOn | CLS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3395 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1475 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2875 mm |
