2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (429 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 440 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.

Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer significantly more control. 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 (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model C CL
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 454 HP 429 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 699 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 2095 kg
Vehicle Length 4724 mm 5095 mm
Vehicle Width 1796 mm 1872 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2766 mm 2954 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 90 L


 

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