Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 112 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.9 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CL is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 495 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CL has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the Mercedes CL uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 6200 | |
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