Mercedes CL 2006 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CL and Mercedes S class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes CL is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CL is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Mercedes CL has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes CL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 7600 | |
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