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 | |
| 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): | 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, 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: | ~ 2`285 kg | ~ 2`243 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`757 kg | ~ 1`650 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 528 kg | ~ 593 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5000 | |
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