2000 BMW 520 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2000 BMW 520 and 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 520 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2000 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 520 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 520 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
