Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 307 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 372 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 15 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus GS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 360 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 145 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 7000 | |
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