Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Hyundai Coupe 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 (Hyundai Coupe) 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 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 81 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 354 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 600 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 11 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 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. Hyundai Coupe 2004 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Coupe 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.33 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 51 cm longer than the Hyundai Coupe, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 85 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2200 | |
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