2009 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5065 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |