Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| BMW 8 series 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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 Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 11 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 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 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 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.35 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the BMW 8 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 52 400 | |
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