2012 Buick Verano vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2012 Buick Verano 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 222 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 393 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano. 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 Verano, 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Verano | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Verano | CLS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 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 | 1497 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
