2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi

To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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 217 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 420 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Suzuki Kizashi 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
Make Mercedes-Benz Suzuki
Model CLS Kizashi
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4663 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4651 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1417 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2875 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 63 L


 

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