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

Mark · 06-23-2010, 06:35 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, 06:48 AM

much better concept than the X6.

EmPower · 06-24-2010, 09:42 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, 09:46 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, 09:47 AM

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

npd2983 · 06-24-2010, 09:47 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!

Sealobo · 06-24-2010, 10:20 AM

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

M3_WC · 06-24-2010, 11:16 AM

6er looks a little boring next to the CLS.

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

twoturboz · 06-24-2010, 11:24 AM

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

EmPower · 06-24-2010, 11:29 AM

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, 11:39 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

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

tonmonde · 06-24-2010, 02:44 PM

fugly cept the front...

MCMLXXXIX · 06-24-2010, 03:46 PM

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

just4kickz · 06-24-2010, 04:01 PM

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

NewYearsBoy · 06-24-2010, 04:14 PM

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

vexx786 · 06-24-2010, 05:34 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, 05:37 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, 05:53 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 · 06-24-2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

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

E92K.C10 · 06-25-2010, 10:04 AM

bmw looks better

ragingclue · 06-25-2010, 11:03 AM

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

1098WI · 06-25-2010, 06:12 PM

the BMW rear looks like the Passat CC

06-23-2010, 06:35 PM	#1
Mark Administrator Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY / Philly / Boston Posts: 3,860 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [4.04]	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 __________________ The new beast. BMW M5.
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06-24-2010, 09:42 AM	#3
EmPower Captain Drives: in an infinite loop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 773 iTrader: (0)	why does the 6er have such a large front overhang? Looks wierd and goes against the BMW mantra of long wheelbases and negligible overhangs __________________ e92 Schwartz/Koralle Rot/Pappel Grau/ZSP/Sitzheizung Real Men drive BMW

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06-24-2010, 09:47 AM	#5
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,632 iTrader: (0)	I like the bmw front better but the side/rear look better on the Benz. __________________ 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB

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twoturboz Captain Drives: fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: CA Posts: 739 iTrader: (0)	how in the FCK is that a gran "coupe" if it has four doors? __________________

06-24-2010, 06:48 AM	#2
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	much better concept than the X6.

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Sealobo Second Lieutenant Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 299 iTrader: (0)	this is even worse than paper racing... pffff.

06-24-2010, 11:16 AM	#8
M3_WC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,829 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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tonmonde Second Lieutenant Drives: e82, e93 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 296 iTrader: (1)	fugly cept the front... __________________ e60, e90, e92, e82 : retired e93 n55: active F30 335 ED 09/10/12

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MCMLXXXIX wat Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,410 iTrader: (0)	MB tries too fucking hard i cant stand it. the Gran Coupe is a far better looking car __________________

06-24-2010, 04:01 PM	#14
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06-24-2010, 05:34 PM	#16
vexx786 Private First Class Drives: BMW E39 530i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	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

06-24-2010, 05:37 PM	#17
bavarian06 Captain Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA Posts: 884 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.

06-24-2010, 05:53 PM	#18
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E92K.C10 Brigadier General Drives: E92 320D M-Sport Highline Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 3,637 iTrader: (0) Garage List Oct 2009 E92 320D M ... [5.00]	bmw looks better __________________ E92 320D M-Sport Highline 2009/10: Bluetooth, Sun Protection Glass, Heated Electric Seats, Black Dakota Leather, Brushed Aluminum Trim, PDC, 225M Alloys, Sapphire Black Metallic.

06-25-2010, 11:03 AM	#21
ragingclue My interior is turrible Drives: stickferanaxle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville Posts: 6,662 iTrader: (1)	Both rears look like crap, but the Merc looks better everywhere else, IMO.

06-25-2010, 06:12 PM	#22
1098WI Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP, Ducati 1199S soon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	the BMW rear looks like the Passat CC

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