Mercedes CL 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 347 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 430 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 9.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 1410 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 48 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 24 800 | |
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