2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
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 SsangYong Chairman W. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 SsangYong Chairman W would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | CLS | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2970 mm |
