Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes S class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes S class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 455 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 203 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 400 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 S class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`820 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 63 000 | |
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