Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 80 HP more power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 460 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 160'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 48 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5000 | |
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