Mercedes CLS 2010 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: | 370 - 720 NM | 450 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 7.5 seconds | 4.4 - 5.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 9.9 | 5.5 - 9.4 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 6 series. On average, a Mercedes CLS with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a 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. | |||
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 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.7 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 (kg): | ~ 2`321 | ~ 2`444 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 20 400 | |
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