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 | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 57 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 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. | |||
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 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 4 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 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 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 4 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`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 17 200 | |
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