Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 312 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 377 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 88 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, but torque is 163 NM more than Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 11.1 | |
|
The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Camaro, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 8 cm longer than the Chevrolet Camaro, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 320 litres | |
|
Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 185 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 17 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLS has
|
Chevrolet Camaro has
| |