Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 6 series 2012
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.1 - 5.5 | 3.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 557 HP | 313 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 - 720 NM | 450 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 - 7.9 seconds | 4.4 - 5.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 - 10.4 | 5.5 - 9.4 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 6 series. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1265 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 6 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`384 kg | ~ 2`444 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`882 kg | ~ 1`840 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 502 kg | ~ 604 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than BMW 6 series. Therefore, BMW 6 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 18 200 | |
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