2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2007 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (525 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 595 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer significantly more control. 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 CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
