2012 McLaren MP4-12C vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2012 McLaren MP4-12C and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 71 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, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MP4-12C | C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 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 | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1199 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
