Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.6 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 (Chevrolet Camaro) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 312 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 377 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 47 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, but torque is 243 NM more than Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 11.1 | |
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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 Chevrolet Camaro, 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 | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 10 cm longer than the Chevrolet Camaro, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 4 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 Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 16 400 | |
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