2008 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 BMW 650 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 BMW 650. 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 CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 650. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 650 | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
