Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
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`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 8800 | |
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