Mercedes CLS 2013 vs Mercedes ML 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 169 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 95 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 ML 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 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 ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 40 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 6200 | |
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