Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Lexus GS 2007
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| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS is available only with rear wheel drive, while Lexus GS can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 (petrol, diesel) | 3.0 - 4.6 (petrol) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 - 514 HP | 249 - 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 - 630 NM | 310 - 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7.7 seconds | 5.8 - 7.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 - 14.5 | 7.9 - 11.0 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Lexus GS. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus GS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 75 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`272 | ~ 2`198 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6800 | |
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