BMW 7 Series (1994 – 1998) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 394 hp against 326 hp. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,670 kg against 2,040 kg. At 5,123 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 58 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors. The BMW 7 Series dates from 1994 – 1998, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors from 1992 – 1996.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
1994 – 1998
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 18 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 326 hp | 280 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 490 Nm | 400 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 12.2 s | 6.6 – 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 12.6 L/100 km | 12.6 – 15.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,981 – 5,123 mm | 5,065 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 – 3,071 mm | 2,944 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 – 1,995 kg | 2,040 – 2,200 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.