2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 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 1305 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 CLK (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M3 | CLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |