2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | CLK | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |