Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 312 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 377 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 20 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.1 | |
|
The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Camaro engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E 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. | |||
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`200 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 17 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLS has
|
Chevrolet Camaro has
| |