Mercedes SL 1998 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | 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: | 224 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SL 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 SL could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | 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: | 4.50 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 41 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 240 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`130 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 6200 | |
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