Mercedes E class 2009 vs Mercedes CLS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 105 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. The Mercedes CLS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 18 000 | |
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