2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 201 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLS | ML |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |