1968 BMW 2000 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2000 | CL |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2955 mm |
