2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 167 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| 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 | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
