Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes CLS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 5.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 585 HP | 184 - 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 800 NM | 290 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 - 8.3 seconds | 4.6 - 8.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CLS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 10.6 | 4.3 - 7.3 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1700 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`477 kg | ~ 2`463 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`899 kg | ~ 1`737 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 578 kg | ~ 726 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 23 800 | |
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