Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes ML 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 5.5 | 2.1 - 4.7 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 525 HP | 204 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 700 NM | 370 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 7.8 seconds | 6.1 - 9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 - 10.1 | 6.0 - 9.3 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.80 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`461 | ~ 2`917 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 18 800 | |
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