Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3000 | |
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