BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 197 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 8 series consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 8 series consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 95 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: | 260'000 km | 380'000 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 Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| 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 | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 27 800 | |
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