Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.96 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.46 m
Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
590 litres
560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1550 litres
1670 litres
Mercedes CLS has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 120 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
