2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 5 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 71 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (311 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
