Mercedes CLS 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes R 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 2009 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6000 | |
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