2009 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 BMW 550 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. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | CLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |