2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Z9 | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2954 mm |
