Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.8 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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1450 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 540 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 64 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`460 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 15 400 | |
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