2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (518 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2007 BMW Alpina. (500 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Alpina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Alpina | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 518 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
