BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 93 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. Note, however, that this BMW 6 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 6 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 48 000 | |
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