BMW 6 series 2007 vs Mercedes CL 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes CL) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 517 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 830 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 231 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 14.3 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 7.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1110 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 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 S klase, Mercedes SL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 5.07 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 25 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`650 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 510 kg | |
| BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 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 (€): | 10 800 | 12 800 | |
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