2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
