Mercedes CL 2010 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 197 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 380 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CL is 6 cm longer than the BMW 6 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 20 400 | |
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