BMW 5 series 2005 vs Mercedes CLS 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 5 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 280 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 650 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: | 7 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | 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 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine Mercedes CLS 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.40 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 505 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes CLS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`010 kg | 2`280 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLS, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5400 | |
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