2009 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. (494 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 749 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M6 | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
