Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes CL 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes CL have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CL. The Mercedes CL may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL. | |||
| 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`275 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9400 | |
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