Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Mercedes CL 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes CL, but torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 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 Mercedes CL, 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 | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 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 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| 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 | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CL. The Mercedes CL may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9400 | |
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