Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 476 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2004 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS 2004 engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes CLS 2008, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes CLS 2008. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 11.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLS 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS 2004 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS 2004 could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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 CLS 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | 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: | 495 litres | 495 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`385 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8600 | |
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