Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 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 Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 40 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 551 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 5800 | |
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