Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 68 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 240 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 17 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 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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: | 4.94 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 51 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 17 800 | |
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