Mercedes CLS 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 549 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 114 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`355 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 2400 | |
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