Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | 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 CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 146 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 9400 | |
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