Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Dodge Charger 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 6.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 485 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 644 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 152 HP less power than Dodge Charger, whereas torque is 164 NM less than Dodge Charger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 13.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Charger, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 765 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | 116 mm (4.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Charger can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dodge Charger version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller. Mercedes CLS is 16 cm shorter than the Dodge Charger, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 467 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 53 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dodge Charger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | no data | |
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