Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes S class 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 3.0 - 6.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes CLS is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 - 435 HP | 367 - 630 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 700 NM | 500 - 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | 3.5 - 5.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes S class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLS. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.3 - 11.9 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S 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: | 5.00 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 120 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes S class. The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`500 | ~ 2`591 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 50 800 | |
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