2013 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL. (423 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 280 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL 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, both vehicles can yield 700 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CL | E |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5 : 1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1419 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2955 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
