Mercedes CL 2008 vs Mercedes CLS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 557 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CL engine produces 169 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 10 years | 9 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 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CL is 12 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`510 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 14 600 | |
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