2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mazda 3

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Mazda 3 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 254 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 590 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. 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 Mazda 3, 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012 Mazda 3
Make Mercedes-Benz Mazda
Model CLS 3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4663 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 183 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1755 mm
Vehicle Height 1417 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2875 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 55 L


 

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