BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 240 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.8
9.9
Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
930 km on highway
Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.47 m
Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
505 litres
520 litres
Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
