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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 5.2 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 780 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML 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`220 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 5800 | |
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