BMW 4 series 2013 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 4 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine Mercedes CLS 2010 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 13 600 | |
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