Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 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 | 10 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes CLS has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.55 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`400 | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 23 800 | |
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