Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 8800 | |
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