Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 114 HP more power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CL consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 160'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 56 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 160 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 3600 | |
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