2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MM Roadster | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |
