2006 BMW 760 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 BMW 760. (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 760 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 760 | CLS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |