Mercedes CLS 2018 vs BMW 2 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 116 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 250 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 57 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 12 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 39 600 | 23 200 | |
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