Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 20 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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 | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 Skoda Superb (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`370 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 11 600 | |
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