BMW 6 series 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.8 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 15 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: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 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`390 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 27 400 | |
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