1990 BMW 850 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | CLC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 62 L |
