Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 476 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 88 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | 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: | 495 litres | 530 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`385 kg | 2`310 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`845 kg | 1`762 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 548 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 5000 | |
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