2006 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 650 | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
