2007 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
