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: | 11 years | 9 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: | 1.38 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 4 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 (kg): | 2`015 | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 51 600 | no data | |
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