Chrysler Crossfire 2003 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Crossfire) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Despite less power, Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Crossfire could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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: | 4.06 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.40 m | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is smaller. Chrysler Crossfire is 85 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Crossfire is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Chrysler Crossfire has 290 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Crossfire is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Chrysler Crossfire can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6000 | |
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