2004 BMW 745 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2004 BMW 745 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (350 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 745 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 745 | CLS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |