2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 6 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | CLS | 6 series |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5460 cc | 2979 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 | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |