Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 115 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 315 NM more than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 950 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) 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: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | |
| 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 2010 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 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 45 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GT, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 320 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 200 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 3800 | |
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