Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Chrysler Crossfire 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Crossfire) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 6 HP more power than Chrysler Crossfire, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Chrysler Crossfire. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Crossfire, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Crossfire. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 550 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 10 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 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| 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 | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 85 cm longer than the Chrysler Crossfire, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 215 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 290 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Crossfire. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.9 metres more than that of the Chrysler Crossfire, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6000 | |
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