2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (311 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | CL | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 383 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |