Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 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 90 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: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.91 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 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1905 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 219 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 355 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 11 200 | |
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