BMW 5 series 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| 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 2016 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 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 5 series and Mercedes CLS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1550 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 25 000 | |
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