Mercedes CLS 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 210 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 810 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
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 | 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`435 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 2400 | |
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