2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 118 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
