Mercedes CLS 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLS torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2012: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 33 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 54 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLS (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 10 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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