Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 5 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 170 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 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 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2014 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. BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1700 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes CLS has 94 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1 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`370 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 25 600 | |
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