2008 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 BMW 523 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 523 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
