Mercedes E class 1993 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 52 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 450'000 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 E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 505 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 15 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. | |||
| 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`050 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6200 | |
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