BMW 8 series 2022 vs Mercedes CLS 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 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) | |
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 | 520 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: | 12.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.7 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: | 2`600 kg | 2`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 685 kg | |
| BMW 8 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 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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