2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M3 | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |