Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CL 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
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. | |||
| 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 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9200 | |
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