Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 4 series, but torque is 60 NM more than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 57 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 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. Note, however, that this BMW 4 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of BMW 4 series 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 5 sērija, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 30 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 445 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 17 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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