Mercedes CL 2006 vs Renault Laguna 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 238 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 930 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Laguna) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CL) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2008 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger. Mercedes CL is 42 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 423 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 67 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 1`972 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 10 800 | |
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