Mercedes CLS 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`560 kg | 2`455 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 695 kg | 710 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 42 200 | |
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