Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2018 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS 2018 engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes CLS 2014, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLS 2014. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS 2018 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes CLS 2018 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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 CLS 2014 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS 2014 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS 2018 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS 2014, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS 2014 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS 2018 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS 2014. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS 2018 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS 2018 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS 2014, which means Mercedes CLS 2018 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 27 800 | |
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