Mercedes CL 2006 vs Mercedes GL 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| 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 | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CL and Mercedes GL have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 13.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 15.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL, which means that by driving the Mercedes CL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 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 | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.84 m | |
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Mercedes CL is smaller. Mercedes CL is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GL, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CL is 42 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes GL has more luggage space. Mercedes CL has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes GL, which means Mercedes CL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 400 | |
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