Mercedes CLS 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 89 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 220 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 48 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1345 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 155 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLS (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 2400 | |
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