BMW 7 series 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| 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: | 381 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.22 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 475 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`670 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 21 600 | |
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