Mercedes CLS 2005 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 25 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 200 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite less power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.6 | |
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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 Lexus GS, 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 | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 75 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6800 | |
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