Mercedes CL 2010 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Mercedes CL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CL is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CL has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the Mercedes CL uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| 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`585 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 16 000 | |
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