Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 87 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 390 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 43 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1841 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 65 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.9 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`400 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 2800 | |
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