2003 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2003 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 525. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 525 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 525 | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
