Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW X5 2013
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
|
BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 129 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes CLS is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.76 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 6 cm longer than the BMW X5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 34 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1870 litres | |
|
BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 27 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLS has
|
BMW X5 has
| |