2009 BMW 328 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 328 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 328 | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2955 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
