Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mercedes CLS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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 CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CL is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CL has 55 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 6000 | |
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