BMW 7 series 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.0 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 160 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.7 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`575 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 21 600 | |
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