2005 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 8 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 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 280 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |
