BMW 4 series 2020 vs Mercedes CLS 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 81 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW X4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 4 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 4 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`015 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`525 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 690 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 41 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 (€): | 43 800 | no data | |
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