Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLS 2018) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS 2014) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS 2018 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS 2018 engine produces 95 HP more power than Mercedes CLS 2014, but torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes CLS 2014. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS 2018 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes CLS 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS 2018 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS 2014, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS 2018 could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 94 mm (3.7 inches) | 95 mm (3.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 475 litres | |
| Mercedes CLS 2018 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS 2014. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS 2018 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS 2014. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 27 400 | |
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