BMW 3.0 CSi (1971 – 1975) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1981): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 200 hp. The BMW 3.0 CSi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.3 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,515 kg. At 4,740 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 82 mm longer than the BMW 3.0 CSi.
| Specification |
BMW
3.0 CSi
1971 – 1975
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1975 | 1972 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 185 – 239 hp |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 240 – 401 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 s | 8.3 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 200 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.0 – 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,687 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,361 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg | 1,515 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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