2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | CLS | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |
