BMW 6 series 2004 vs Mercedes CL 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| BMW 6 series is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes CL is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes CL can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.8 | 5.5 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 - 367 HP | 388 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 490 NM | 530 - 999 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 7.2 seconds | 4.4 - 5.4 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 6 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 - 13.0 | 12.1 - 14.9 | |
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BMW 6 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 6 series is smaller. BMW 6 series is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`194 kg | ~ 2`557 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`788 kg | ~ 2`071 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 406 kg | ~ 486 kg | |
| BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Mercedes CL. Therefore, Mercedes CL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 18 200 | |
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