Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1981) vs BMW 3.0 CSL (1971 – 1975): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 205 hp. The BMW 3.0 CSL is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.3 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,515 kg. At 4,740 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 110 mm longer than the BMW 3.0 CSL.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1981
|
BMW
3.0 CSL
1971 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1981 | 1971 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 185 – 239 hp | 180 – 205 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 401 Nm | 255 – 286 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 10.8 s | 6.9 – 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 225 km/h | 212 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 13.2 L/100 km | 10.9 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,635 kg | 1,165 – 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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