2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 BMW 730. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 730 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
