2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 302 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 CLS (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | CLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 89 L |