Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 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 102 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 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 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 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 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. | |||
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. | |||
| 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 | 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 (€): | 6000 | 2800 | |
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