BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 57 000 | 48 000 | |
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