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 | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 20 HP less power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 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 | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1000 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 |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 184 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 12 400 | |
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