2011 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2011 BMW 335 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 335 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 335 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
