2002 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | CLS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |