Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mercedes CL 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 114 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Mazda RX-8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda RX-8 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is smaller. Mazda RX-8 is 56 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 9600 | |
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