2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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 CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |