Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes CL and Mercedes CLS have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CL consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 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 narrower 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`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 6200 | |
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