2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 (305 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350.
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 CLS 250 CDI (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CLS | CLS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
