Mercedes CLS 2010 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1265 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.7 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: | 2`220 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 610 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 18 200 | |
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