2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 2 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 227 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CL | X3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5065 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2954 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
