Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 620 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 530 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 25 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`275 | 2`310 | |
| 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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