BMW 3 series 2007 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: | 177 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 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 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 33 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLS has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5800 | |
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