2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | CLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |