BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 163 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 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: | 128 mm (5 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: | 260'000 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 Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SL, 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: | 2`395 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 720 kg | |
| BMW 8 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 55 procentiem less than Mercedes CLS. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 52 000 | 37 400 | |
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