Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 450'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 2`215 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 600 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLS has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes CLS quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5000 | |
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