2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Infiniti G25

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Infiniti G25 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 184 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G25. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012 Infiniti G25
Make Mercedes-Benz Infiniti
Model CLS G25
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4663 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 218 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 254 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4773 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1773 mm
Vehicle Height 1417 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 2875 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L


 

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