Mercedes CLS 2021 vs BMW 8 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 8 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 440 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 8 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`550 kg | 2`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`875 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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