Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mercedes CLS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| 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 Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 - 514 HP | 136 - 514 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 250 - 730 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7 seconds | 4.5 - 9.9 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 - 14.5 | 6.3 - 14.3 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mercedes CLS equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more 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: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`285 | ~ 2`243 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5600 | |
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