Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes CLS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 5.5 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 525 HP | 136 - 525 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 700 NM | 270 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 7.8 seconds | 4.6 - 11.1 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CLS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes E class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 - 10.1 | 5.7 - 12.8 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`461 kg | ~ 2`449 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`916 kg | ~ 1`811 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 545 kg | ~ 638 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 8400 | |
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