BMW 6 series 2005 vs Mercedes CL 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes CL. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.2 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CL 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: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9200 | |
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