2013 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (397 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2013 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 (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | CLS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 613 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 999 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0 : 1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
