Mercedes CLS 2013 vs Mercedes CL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 557 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 720 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 169 HP more power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes CL. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 12.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 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 CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 30 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. | |||
| 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`390 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 16 000 | |
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