Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Mercedes CL 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 112 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 13.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 16.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CL. The Mercedes CL 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9200 | |
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