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: | 5.4 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 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 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: | 5.08 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 8 series is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`435 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`815 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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