2012 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 788 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | CL | Corvette |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 621 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 999 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5105 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |