2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2011 BMW 525 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | CLS | 525 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |