Mercedes CLS 2021 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 4 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
|
Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 81 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 250 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
|
Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 24 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 440 litres | |
|
Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`550 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 490 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem more than BMW 4 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 | 43 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLS has
|
BMW 4 sērija has
| |