Mercedes CL 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.8 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 130 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 6.4 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 6.2 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 930 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 5.2 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 | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 9 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 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 5400 | |
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