BMW 4 series 2013 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 59 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 4 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of BMW 4 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
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 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 34 200 | |
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