1974 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | CL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2954 mm |
