Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002

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	Mercedes CLS 2004 - 2008	Mercedes E class 2002 - 2006
Body:	Coupe	Sedan
Gearbox:	Automatic	Manual/Automatic
	Mercedes CLS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)	Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
	Mercedes CLS is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:	3.0 - 6.2	1.8 - 5.4
Performance
Power:	224 - 514 HP	122 - 476 HP
Torque:	350 - 700 NM	240 - 730 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	4.5 - 7 seconds	4.7 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.6 - 14.5	5.9 - 12.9
	Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions
Length:	4.91 m	4.82 m
Width:	1.86 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.40 m	1.45 m
	Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	505 litres	540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	no data	540 litres
	Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:	11.2 meters	11.4 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 2`285	~ 2`225

Safety:	no data
Quality:	below average	below average
Average price (€):	6200	3000
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes CLS has automatic transmission only	Mercedes E klase has both manual and automatic available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption roomier boot fewer faults lower price
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Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions