2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 BMW M5
To start off, 2012 BMW M5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M5. (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | M5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1455 mm |
