2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 335 | CLC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
