Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2010 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS 2010 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes CLS 2008, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes CLS 2008. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS 2010 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS 2010 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 CLS 2010 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS 2010 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2010 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS 2008, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS 2010 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 505 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS 2010 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS 2008. | |||
| 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`220 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 8600 | |
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