Mercedes CL 2002 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 156 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 270 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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: | 4.99 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 50 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 410 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 1.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 3000 | |
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