2004 BMW 645 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 645 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 (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 308 kg more than 2004 BMW 645. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 645. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 645 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:

2004 BMW 645 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 645 CL
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 5461 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 383 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 98 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 90.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.6 seconds 5.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1998 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12 L/100km 12.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L


 

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