2012 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2012 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2012 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | CL | Rexton |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 536 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 799 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5105 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |