Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes ML have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 93 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.80 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 18 600 | |
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