BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 42 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5800 | |
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