Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.95 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1700 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS has 20 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 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 28 200 | |
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