2004 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 545 | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
