2009 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,982 cc, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 BMW M6. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M6 | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5982 cc |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.8 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 |