Mercedes CLS 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 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 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3000 | |
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