Mercedes CL 2010 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 204 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 5.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 8.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 1320 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Mercedes CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CL is 6 cm longer than the BMW 6 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 21 600 | |
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