Mercedes CLS 2021 vs BMW 8 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 8 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 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: | 520 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: | 11.9 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`545 kg | 2`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 685 kg | 605 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than BMW 8 series. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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