Mercedes CLS 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2010
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| 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 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 557 HP | 184 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 720 NM | 270 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 7.5 seconds | 4.7 - 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): | 5.1 - 9.9 | 4.5 - 11.0 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less 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: | 4.94 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 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`321 kg | ~ 2`305 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`814 kg | ~ 1`699 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 507 kg | ~ 606 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 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 | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 10 200 | |
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