2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Volkswagen CC 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 244 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 431 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC. 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 all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen CC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012 Volkswagen CC
Make Mercedes-Benz Volkswagen
Model CLS CC
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4663 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1936 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4799 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1855 mm
Vehicle Height 1417 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2875 mm 2708 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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