Mercedes CLS 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 74 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 210 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 42 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 410 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 95 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5400 | |
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