2008 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5065 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |