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 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| 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 | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 (kg): | 2`620 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 7600 | |
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