2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Hyundai Getz 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 780 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Getz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Getz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Getz.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Hyundai Getz | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
Model | CLS | Getz |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |