Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 24 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 5 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 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| 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 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 50 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 610 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 205 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.5 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6000 | |
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