2009 BMW M3 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL

To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 528 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW M3 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model M3 CL
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3999 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 503 HP
Engine RPM 8300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 830 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 4.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 2183 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5095 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2130 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1419 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2955 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km


 

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