Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 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: | 3.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2014 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS 2014 engine produces 169 HP more power than Mercedes CLS 2006, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes CLS 2006. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLS 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS 2014 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2006, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS 2014 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 CLS 2006 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 CLS 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2014 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS 2006, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS 2014 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 495 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS 2014 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS 2014 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS 2014 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS 2006. | |||
| 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`415 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 6200 | |
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