2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 5 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 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 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 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | CLS | 750 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5460 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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 | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |