2010 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 590 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 550 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 550 | CLC |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |