Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2005

 
Mercedes CLS
2006 - 2008
Mercedes E class
2005 - 2006
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.5 Petrol3.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainDouble-row timing chain

Performance

Power: 292 HP272 HP
Torque: 365 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds6.9 seconds
Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes CLS engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.19.7
Real fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100km11.7 l/100km
The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1110 km on highway
750 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km450'000 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 E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 13 years13 years
Engine spread: Used also on Mercedes E klaseInstalled on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C 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 E class might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.91 m4.82 m
Width: 1.85 m1.82 m
Height: 1.40 m1.45 m
Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower.
Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1952`205
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Mercedes CLS has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes CLS quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 62003000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes CLS has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Mercedes E klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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