Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes S class 2017
| 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 S 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 | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 80 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 52 200 | |
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