Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS 2004 engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes CLS 2008, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes CLS 2008. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS 2004 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS 2004 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 2004 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G 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 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS 2004 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 495 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS 2004 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS 2008. The Mercedes CLS 2008 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8600 | |
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