Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 525 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 137 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 170 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): | 10.1 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including 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 E class 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: | 590 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1220 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 105 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLS (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 9400 | |
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