Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Mercedes CL 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 129 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 330 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 700 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 13 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CL. The Mercedes CL may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`220 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 13 000 | |
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