BMW 6 series 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 | 2.1 - 5.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 - 450 HP | 204 - 557 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 650 NM | 480 - 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 5.4 seconds | 3.7 - 7.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.4 | 5.3 - 10.4 | |
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BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLS. On average, BMW 6 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`444 | ~ 2`384 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 27 400 | |
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