2012 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 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 (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | CL | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 829 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
