Mercedes CL 2010 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CL) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 252 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 6.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 8.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 1245 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
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`620 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 14 600 | |
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