Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 6.2 Petrol | 6.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 514 HP | 457 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 13.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 475 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.75 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.55 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLS has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 6000 | |
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