Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS 2004 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS 2008, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes CLS 2008. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes CLS 2004 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS 2004 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS 2004 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 350'000 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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Mercedes E 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 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2004 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS 2008, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS 2004 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 505 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| 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`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 8800 | |
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