2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 334 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | CLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |