2006 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 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 23 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 268 kg more than 2006 BMW 650. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 650 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:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 650 | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 90 L |
