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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Despite less power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 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) | |
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`030 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 690 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 42 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 (€): | 44 600 | no data | |
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