Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2018
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 C class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 - 435 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 700 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | 3.9 - 8.7 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CLS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 4.7 - 10.1 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 - 120 mm (3.7 - 4.7 inches) | 88 - 101 mm (3.5 - 4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 120 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`500 | ~ 2`122 | |
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| Average price (€): | 36 800 | no data | |
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