2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2012 Buick LaCrosse and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LaCrosse | CLS |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |