BMW 7 Series (1998 – 2001) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 326 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.6 s. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,710 kg against 1,880 kg. At 5,123 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 129 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
1998 – 2001
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 326 hp | 279 – 367 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 560 Nm | 400 – 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 12.2 s | 6.1 – 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 249 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 13.6 L/100 km | 11.9 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,983 – 5,123 mm | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,397 – 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 – 3,071 mm | 2,885 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,995 kg | 1,880 – 2,080 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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