Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 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): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 560'000 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 | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2017 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`545 kg | 2`425 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 685 kg | 610 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 37 400 | 21 600 | |
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