Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Mercedes CL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 164 HP less power than Mercedes CL, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 12.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 4.5 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 675 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, 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 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 | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 490 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 15 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 15 600 | |
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