2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2006 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 410 kg more than 2006 BMW 318. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 318 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
