Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.87 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: | 520 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 20 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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`425 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 9800 | |
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