Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes CLK have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.65 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 26 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. | |||
| 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`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLS has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4800 | |
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