BMW 5 series 2006 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 430'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
| 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`210 | 2`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 6200 | |
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