Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2005
| 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 | 11.7 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 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 | 680 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 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`205 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 6200 | 3000 | |
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