Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda RX-8) 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: | 192 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 320 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 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 Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 460 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: | 9 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLS 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. Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is smaller. Mazda RX-8 is 48 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 215 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6000 | |
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