2012 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 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 CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sonata | CL |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
