2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
