2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLS | CL |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5106 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2955 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |