BMW 5 series 2005 vs Mercedes CLS 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7 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 10 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 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 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 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, BMW 5 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. 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 (kg): | 2`150 | 2`280 | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 5800 | |
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