Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 350 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 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 110 NM more 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 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 0.9 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 | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 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 S 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. | |||
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. | |||
| 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`100 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 5200 | |
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