BMW 2 series 2013 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 51 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 2 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 33 800 | |
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