Mercedes CLS 2014 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller. Mercedes CLS is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 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 | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 16 600 | |
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