2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 321 kg more than 2011 BMW 520. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm) has 731 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 520 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5982 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2111 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
