2012 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe vs 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS

Mark · 06-23-2010, 07:35 PM

Well, this head to head is still very much hypothetical, but the recently revealed BMW Concept Gran Coupe is a car hatched to directly compete with the successful Mercedes Benz CLS. The CLS itself is being updated this year, with the new model already seen and set to be officially launched very soon. BMW for its part has been leaking word that the stunningly beautiful Concept Gran Coupe has been green lit for production and will likely slot inside of the 6-Series family.

Taking the cue of this brewing mega class battle, German publication Auto Bild has put together an imagined head to head in order to compare the two cars. They are both beautiful examples of German machinery, but without my obvious bias, the BMW wins by a wide margin.

Source: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/merec...h_1201159.html

bavarian19 · 06-24-2010, 07:48 AM

much better concept than the X6.

EmPower · 06-24-2010, 10:42 AM

why does the 6er have such a large front overhang? Looks wierd and goes against the BMW mantra of long wheelbases and negligible overhangs

07E92TT · 06-24-2010, 10:46 AM

so this is an imaginary comparison test with cars that don't exist yet? Well both are very good looking cars...

new2the3 · 06-24-2010, 10:47 AM

I like the bmw front better but the side/rear look better on the Benz.

npd2983 · 06-24-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmPower

why does the 6er have such a large front overhang? Looks wierd and goes against the BMW mantra of long wheelbases and negligible overhangs

Maybe BMW has extended the hood forward to meet strict pedestrian crash requirements? From my understanding, a longer, lower hood helps with this. So BMWs options are:

1. Extend the hood back towards the passenger cabin, sacrificing interior space, but preserving BMW's signature short front overhang

2. Extend the hood forwards, preserving interior space, but creating a longer front overhang - more reminiscent of a front wheel drive car.

Cheers!

Whteverjklasdf · 06-24-2010, 11:20 AM

this is even worse than paper racing... pffff.

M3_WC · 06-24-2010, 12:16 PM

6er looks a little boring next to the CLS.

I will take a CLS with the new 5.5 twin turbo AMG powerplant.

sb335is · 06-24-2010, 12:24 PM

how in the FCK is that a gran "coupe" if it has four doors?

EmPower · 06-24-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_WC

6er looks a little boring next to the CLS.

I will take a CLS with the new 5.5 twin turbo AMG powerplant.

even the regular V8 will be smaller and with turbos making upwards of 425hp and 512 torques... 512 TORQUES!!!!

Silvertige · 06-24-2010, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmPower

why does the 6er have such a large front overhang? Looks wierd and goes against the BMW mantra of long wheelbases and negligible overhangs

+1. It looks bad. Like a front wheel drive buick or something.

tonmonde · 06-24-2010, 03:44 PM

fugly cept the front...

MCMLXXXIX · 06-24-2010, 04:46 PM

MB tries too fucking hard i cant stand it. the Gran Coupe is a far better looking car

just4kickz · 06-24-2010, 05:01 PM

lol i'd take the cls. that 6 series is butt ugly

NewYearsBoy · 06-24-2010, 05:14 PM

I hate both of them... So disappointed with where these cars are headed...

vexx786 · 06-24-2010, 06:34 PM

I think they both look pretty good. I like the front of the BMW more then the Benz. But I like the rear of the benz more then the BMW :P

bavarian06 · 06-24-2010, 06:37 PM

the rear of the bmw looks like a passat cc. but then again that car copied the original CLS. funny how there is a comparo for virtual cars.

VinnieAces · 06-24-2010, 06:53 PM

hm im prolly a minority here but i actually am liking the rear of the bimmer, looks really aggressive and has a wide stance imo

MCMLXXXIX · 06-25-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stingray23

MB tries too hard? who do you think created this segment? everyone scrambled after MB made the CLS yrs ago..including BMW,Audi,Aston,Porsche.VW...all because of the CLS

thats not what im talking about. a four door coupe was nothing new with the CLS anyway. their designs make no sense. every time i see a new benz model, its like theyre picking up cues from everywhere. dont get me wrong, theres a few MB models that i love including the previous CLS

maybe ive just adapted to understanding BMWs designs that nothing else makes sense

E92BSM10 · 06-25-2010, 11:04 AM

bmw looks better

ragingclue · 06-25-2010, 12:03 PM

Both rears look like crap, but the Merc looks better everywhere else, IMO.

1098WI · 06-25-2010, 07:12 PM

the BMW rear looks like the Passat CC

06-23-2010, 07:35 PM	#1
Mark Administrator 7041 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.36]	2012 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe vs 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Well, this head to head is still very much hypothetical, but the recently revealed BMW Concept Gran Coupe is a car hatched to directly compete with the successful Mercedes Benz CLS. The CLS itself is being updated this year, with the new model already seen and set to be officially launched very soon. BMW for its part has been leaking word that the stunningly beautiful Concept Gran Coupe has been green lit for production and will likely slot inside of the 6-Series family. Taking the cue of this brewing mega class battle, German publication Auto Bild has put together an imagined head to head in order to compare the two cars. They are both beautiful examples of German machinery, but without my obvious bias, the BMW wins by a wide margin. Source: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/merec...h_1201159.html Attached Images __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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M3_WC Brigadier General 1048 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	6er looks a little boring next to the CLS. I will take a CLS with the new 5.5 twin turbo AMG powerplant.
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bavarian06 Captain 85 Rep 923 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (6)	the rear of the bmw looks like a passat cc. but then again that car copied the original CLS. funny how there is a comparo for virtual cars.
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