BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS 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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 95 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`465 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 39 400 | 33 800 | |
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