1995 BMW CLS vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1995 BMW CLS | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLS | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |