Mercedes CL 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2005

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Mercedes CL
2002 - 2006
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2008
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Mercedes CL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes CL is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 5.0 - 5.5 (petrol)1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 306 - 500 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 460 - 800 NM160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.8 - 6.5 seconds5.5 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.4 - 14.74.7 - 10.0
Mercedes CL petrol engines consumes on average 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.99 m4.52 m
Width: 1.86 m1.82 m
Height: 1.40 m1.42 m
Mercedes CL is larger, but slightly lower.
Mercedes CL is 47 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1385 litres
Despite its longer length, Mercedes CL has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mercedes CL uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`100~ 2`007
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 92004400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CL has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
BMW 3 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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