Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Volvo V90 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Hybrid | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 116 HP less power than Volvo V90, but torque is 100 NM more than Volvo V90. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 2.1 | |
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The Volvo V90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 2380 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 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: | 4.95 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V90, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1526 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLS (by 24 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V90, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 22 200 | |
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