BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006-2010

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each engine cylinder. More valves per cylinder means better engine breathing and better performance but it also adds to cost.✕

Valve configuration refers to the number and arrangement of intake and exhaust valves in each engine cylinder.✕

Responsible for delivering fuel from the fuel tank into your internal combustion engine (ICE). More sophisticated systems give you better mileage.✕

Bore is the diameter of the cylinder, and stroke is the distance that the piston travels from the top of the cylinder to the bottom. Multiplying these two figures gives you the cubic capacity (cc) of an engine.✕

The amount of pressure that an engine can generate in its cylinders before combustion. More compression = more power.✕

The component containing a set of gears that supply power from the engine to the wheels. It affects speed and fuel efficiency.✕

A mild hybrid car, also known as a micro hybrid or light hybrid, is a type of internal combustion-engined car that uses a small amount of electric energy for assist.✕

Specifies which wheels are driven by the engine's power, such as front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive. It affects how the car handles and also its capabilities.✕

A measure of how much air pressure a car faces as it moves through the air. It affects the fuel efficiency and the speed of the car.✕

Specifies the type of mechanism used to turn the car's wheels, such as rack and pinion or recirculating ball. Affects the feel of the steering.✕

The smallest circular space that needs to make a 180-degree turn. It indicates its manoeuvrability, especially in tight spaces.✕

Specifies the type of braking system used on the front wheels of the car, like disc or drum brakes. The type of brakes determines the stopping power.✕

Specifies the type of braking system used on the rear wheels, like disc or drum brakes, affecting the car's stopping power.✕

The maximum speed a car can be driven at. It indicates its performance capability.✕

The rate at which the car can increase its speed from a standstill. It is a key performance indicator.✕

A measure of how much air pressure a car faces as it moves through the air. It affects the fuel efficiency and the speed of the car.✕

The dimensions of the car's tyres indicating their width, height, and diameter. Important for grip and performance.✕

Tells you the kind of tyres fitted to the car, such as all-season, summer, or winter. It affects grip and performance in different conditions.✕

The diameter of the car's wheels, not including the tyres. It affects the car's ride, handling, and appearance.✕

The diameter of the car's alloy wheels. Alloy wheels are lighter and better looking than standard wheels, not including tyres.✕

Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕

The distance from the centre of the left tyre to the centre of the right tyre of a four-wheeler's front wheels. Also known as front track. The relation between the front and rear tread/track numbers decides a cars stability.✕

The distance from the centre of the left tyre to the centre of the right tyre of a fourwheeler's rear wheels. Also known as Rear Track. The relation between the front and rear Tread/Track numbers dictates a cars stability✕

Weight of the car without passengers or cargo. Affects performance, fuel efficiency, and suspension behaviour.✕

The gross weight of a car is the maximum weight that a car can carry which includes the weight of the car itself, the weight of the passengers, and the weight of any cargo that is being carried. Overloading a car is unsafe as it effects handling and could also damage components like the suspension.✕

Vertical space in the rear of a car from the seat to the roof. More rear headroom means taller passengers have ample space above their heads, enhancing comfort.✕

Rear legroom in a car is the distance between the front seat backrests and the rear seat backrests. The more legroom the more comfortable the seats.✕

Vertical space in the front of a car from the seat to the roof. More headroom means more space for the front passenger and driver.✕

The distance from the front footwell to the base of the front seatback. More leg room means more comfort for front passengers✕

The maximum number of people that can legally and comfortably sit in a car.✕

The total number of doors in the car, including the boot if it's considered a door. It affects access and convenience.✕

Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕

A feature to open the trunk remotely for convenience. Useful when your hands are full, and you need to access the trunk without manually unlocking or lifting it.✕

A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient.✕

A dashboard indicator that alerts the driver when the fuel level is low. Gives a reminder to refill fuel to avoid stalling.✕

12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕

Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened.✕

A mirror, usually located behind the passenger sun shade, used to check one's appearance. More expensive cars will have these on the driver's side and some cars even have this feature for rear seat passengers too.✕

A light provided in the rear seating area of the car. It allows passengers to read or see in the dark without disturbing the driver.✕

Adjustable cushions on the top of the rear seats that provide head support for passengers. They increase the comfort and safety of passengers.✕

A foldable armrest for the rear passengers, usually in the middle, which also comprises cup holders or other small storage spaces. When not in use, it can be folded back into the seat, so that an additional occupant can be seated.✕

A type of seat belt on which the height can be adjusted, to help improve comfort.✕

Storage spaces that are specifically designed to hold cups or beverage cans. Sometimes these can be cooled and heated too.✕

Storage space located in the rear part of the car's interior. It is designed to securely hold cups or bottles for backseat passengers.✕

Dedicated AC vents for the rear passengers, usually located between the front seats. Helps cool the rear compartment, while offering passengers the option to control the flow. Some rear AC vents allow for fan speed control.✕

Front seats equipped with a heating feature for comfort. Makes the seats cozy and warm on chilly days. Useful feature in cold climates.✕

Rear seats equipped with a heating feature for comfort. Makes the seats cozy and warm on chilly days. Useful feature for winters and long drives.✕

Additional support for the lower back in the car seats. It is adjustable (manual or powered), allowing users to adjust the level of support according to their preference.✕

A steering wheel that has many buttons to control various functions of the infotainment system and key car functions like cruise control. This allows the driver to manage these functions without taking their hands off the steering wheel.✕

An electronic system that automatically maintains the car's speed set by the driver, reducing the need for constant pedal use. Useful feature for long highway drives.✕

Sensors on the vehicle's exterior that use either ultrasonic or electromagnetic waves bouncing off objects to alert the driver of obstacles while parking.✕

A car AC is a system that cools down the cabin of a vehicle by circulating cool air. You can select temperature, fan speed and direction of air flow.✕

A heating function for the cabin. A handy feature in cold climates.✕

Allows the driver to adjust the position of the steering wheel to their liking. This can be done in two ways: Tilt and/or Reach✕

Seat coverings made from cloth. Affects comfort and interior style.✕

It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕

Refers to a display that shows the current time in a digital (numerical) format. ✕

A meter that keeps track of the total kilometres a vehicle has travelled. This cannot be reset by an owner and serves as a record for tracking service intervals and waranty validity, and also is important when selling the vehicle.✕

Extra lights at the front of the car that improve visibility in foggy conditions. Useful during low visibility conditions under foggy weather.✕

Extra lights at the back of the car that make it more visible to other drivers in foggy conditions.✕

Power-adjustable exterior rear view mirror is a type of outside rear view mirror that can be adjusted electrically by the driver using a switch or buttons.✕

Manually adjustable exterior rear view mirrors refer to stick-like controls inside the car that are used to adjust the angle of the exterior rear view mirrors.✕

A vehicle's rear-view mirrors that can open and close at the touch of a button.✕

Windshield wipers that activate on their own when they detect rain. Removes the need to turn the wipers ON/OFF when the rain starts/stops.✕

A device that cleans the rear window with the touch of a button. Helps enhance visibility in bad weather.✕

A small nozzle that sprays water to clean the rear windshield. Helps in better cleaning of the rear windshield and improves rear visibility.✕

A heating element in the rear window to remove fog and melt frost from the rear window. ✕

Lightweight wheels made of metals such as aluminium. Available in multiple designs, they enhance the look of a vehicle.✕

Windows with a transparent thin film for privacy and to reduce sunlight. Saves the car interiors from direct sunlight. Also reduces glare and improves visibility during the day.✕

Increases downforce on the rear end of the vehicle. In most cars, however, they're used simply for looks.✕

A glass panel on the roof of a vehicle, either just over the front seats or extending further backward towards the rear.✕

Side steppers are a convenience feature, usually offered in vehicles with high floors, to make it easier to step into or out of the car. They are either pemanently fixed near the side of the vehicle or deploy electrically. The latter is usually only with luxury cars.✕

An additional turn indicator located on the outside mirror of a vehicle that warns both oncoming and following traffic.✕

The dimensions of the car's tyres indicating their width, height, and diameter. Important for grip and performance.✕

Tells you the kind of tyres fitted to the car, such as all-season, summer, or winter. It affects grip and performance in different conditions.✕

The diameter of the car's wheels, not including the tyres. It affects the car's ride, handling, and appearance.✕

The diameter of the car's alloy wheels. Alloy wheels are lighter and better looking than standard wheels, not including tyres.✕

Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕

An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it.✕

An inflatable air bag located within the steering wheel that automatically deploys during a collision, to protect the driver from physical injury✕

An inflatable safety device designed to protect the front passenger in case of a collision. These are located in the dashboard.✕

A rearview mirror that can be adjusted to reduce glare from headlights behind the vehicle at night.✕

The outside rear view mirror placed on the passenger side.✕

Safety belts for passengers sitting in the rear seats of the car.✕

A warning buzzer that reminds passengers to buckle their seat belts.✕

A function that alerts the driver when any of the doors are open or not properly closed.✕

Structural components in a car designed to absorb and distribute impact energy during a side collision.✕

Structural components in a car designed to absorb and distribute impact energy during a front collision.✕

Seats that can be reclined, or adjusted front/back or up/down. The levels of adjustability depends on the car's segment/price.✕

This feature monitors the pressure inside each tyre, alerting the driver when one or more tyre loses pressure.✕

A system that helps prevent the car from skidding or losing control by applying brakes to individual wheels. Useful in case of emergency high-speed manoeuvres.✕

A security feature that prevents unauthorized access to the car's engine.✕

Sensors that detect a car crash and activate safety features like airbags and automatic emergency calls.✕

A fuel tank that is placed in the centre of the car instead of the rear✕

A warning light that indicates potential issues with the car's engine.✕