2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 BMW M5. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M5 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
