2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 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 CLS 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350. (305 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 should accelerate faster 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 500 (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 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 350 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CLS | CLS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.2 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 | 1735 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 |
