2012 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 550 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | E |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1670 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
