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: | 517 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.7 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 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, 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 S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 2`620 kg | 2`545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 6200 | |
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