Mercedes C class 2011 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 35 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 30 000 | |
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