2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |