BMW 6 series 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 690 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 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 X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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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 2 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: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.7 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`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 14 600 | |
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