Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Mercedes CL 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 650 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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`425 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 13 000 | |
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