BMW 1 series 2007 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes CLS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 1 series is 55 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLS has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6000 | |
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