Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS 2010 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS 2008, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes CLS 2008. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS 2010 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS 2010 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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 2010 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Mercedes CLS 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2010 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS 2008, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS 2010 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 505 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS 2010 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`270 kg | 2`280 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`785 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 540 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS 2010 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes CLS 2008. Therefore, Mercedes CLS 2008 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 7200 | |
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