2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | X5 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
