2013 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz C and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 405 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | CL |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6300 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | TBD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2008 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2955 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
