Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 95 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 105 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 8800 | |
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