2009 BMW 135 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 1 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 81 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |