Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 388 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS 2008 engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes CLS 2004, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes CLS 2004. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.2 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS 2008 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS 2008 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS 2008 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2008 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS 2004, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS 2008 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 505 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS 2008 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS 2004. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS 2008 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5800 | |
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