2012 McLaren MP4-12C vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (451 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 221 kg more than 2012 McLaren MP4-12C.
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, both vehicles can yield 600 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MP4-12C | C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1199 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2766 mm |
