2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2009 BMW 330 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 (377 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. 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 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (392 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | CLS | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |