2012 Volvo XC60 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Volvo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XC60 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
