Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 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 270 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): | 14.7 | 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 2.7 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 405 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: | 590 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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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