1984 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 722 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | BX | CL |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
