2008 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 540 | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5460 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 382 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |