BMW 8 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Despite less power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
50 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
121 mm (4.8 inches)
93 mm (3.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 8 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
5.00 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.35 m
1.42 m
BMW 8 series is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 8 cm lower.
