2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 BMW 135. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 135 | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |