Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes C class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 50 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 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: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 90 mm (3.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | no data | |
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