Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CL 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 476 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes CL, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 13.2 | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`385 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9200 | |
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