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): | 9.8 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 11.8 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 670 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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`530 | 2`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 8400 | |
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