2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Lancia Voyager 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 119 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Lancia Voyager, 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Voyager. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lancia |
Model | CLS | Voyager |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 3604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |