2009 BMW 328 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 328 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 BMW 328 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 328 | CLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |