Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 263 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS engine produces 9 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, but torque is 3 NM less than Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 35 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 444 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 61 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| 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 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4200 | |
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