Ford Mustang 2005 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Mustang) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Ford Mustang engine produces 80 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 113 NM less than Mercedes CLS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mustang consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mustang could require 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 460 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
| Ford Mustang is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mustang is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Ford Mustang has 155 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6000 | |
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