Mercedes SL 1998 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 6.0 Petrol | 6.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 394 HP | 514 HP | |
| Torque: | 570 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 120 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.5 | 14.5 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 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, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 495 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 230 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 6200 | |
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