Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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`375 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 800 | 9800 | |
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