2007 BMW 523 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 523 | CLC |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |