BMW 6 series 2004 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| 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 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 12 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 435 litres | |
| BMW 6 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`505 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 530 kg | |
| BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mercedes CLK. Therefore, Mercedes CLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 2600 | |
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