2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Colorado | CLS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
