Mercedes CLS 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 17 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 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.91 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 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1670 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 120 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 (kg): | 2`435 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 15 200 | |
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