Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 6.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 12.1 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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLS has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes CLS quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6000 | |
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