BMW 8 series 2022 vs Mercedes CLS 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 8 series engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 8 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 8 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 8 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`225 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 640 kg | |
| BMW 8 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 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 (€): | no data | no data | |
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