2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. 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 CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 1989 Toyota Lexcen
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model CLS Lexcen
Year Released 2012 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4663 cc 3789 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1417 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2875 mm 2740 mm


 

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