Mercedes CLS 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 557 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 720 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 169 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 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: | 350'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 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: | 4.94 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 532 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 12 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.1 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`390 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 9800 | |
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