2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. 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 141 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (261 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CLS | X5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
