Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| 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: | 4.7 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 13.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 15.1 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 Mercedes ML, 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 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 40 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 6200 | |
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