2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 BMW 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CLS | 760 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 535 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
