Comparison Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C219, facellift 2008) CLS 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 328i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | CLS | 3 Series |
| Generation: | CLS coupe (C219, facellift 2008) | 3 Series Touring (F31) |
| Engine / modification: | CLS 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | 328i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 162 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 245 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5000-6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 246 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1250-4800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.943 | N20B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.0 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l | 6.9-7.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Twin-power turbo |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | |
| Length: | 4917 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1873 mm | 1811 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2107 mm | |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2854 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1593 mm | 1531 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1603 mm | 1570 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 891 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1172 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 505 l | 495 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2195 kg | 2160 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1655 kg | 1610 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.21 m | 11.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18 | 225/50 R17 94W |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.5J x 17; 8.5J x 18 | 7.5J x 17 |