Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 235 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is smaller. Alfa Romeo GT is 42 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GT has 185 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5800 | |
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