Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 9 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 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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: | 4.94 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 425 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 24 800 | |
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