Mercedes CLS 2018 vs BMW 8 series 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 3.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 - 435 HP | 320 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 700 NM | 500 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | 3.7 - 5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.2 - 10.5 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 8 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 - 120 mm (3.7 - 4.7 inches) | 121 - 128 mm (4.8 - 5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 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: | 5.00 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 15 cm longer than the BMW 8 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 100 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`500 | ~ 2`318 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 68 800 | |
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