Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 88 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 215 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 7.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 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 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| 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 | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 84 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 17 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 106 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLS (by 370 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 1.1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 1000 | |
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