Chevrolet Camaro 2011 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 312 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Camaro engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 163 NM less than Mercedes CLS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Camaro consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Camaro could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Equinox | 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 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chevrolet Camaro is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Camaro is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Chevrolet Camaro has 185 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 8800 | |
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