Mercedes CLS 2009 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 74 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS 2009 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 13 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| 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`280 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 4800 | |
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