Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS 2008 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes CLS 2004, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes CLS 2004. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS 2008 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2004, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 450'000 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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2008 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS 2004, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS 2008 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 505 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6400 | |
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