BMW 6 series 2004 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 6 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 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 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 6 series has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6000 | |
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