Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 6 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 | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 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: | 19 years | 16 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1265 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The BMW 6 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 6 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 22 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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