Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 26 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 324 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 11.4 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 680 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. | |||
| 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. Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.33 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 59 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 215 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4000 | |
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