Mercedes CLS 2019 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 (Chevrolet Camaro) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
|
Chevrolet Camaro is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 44 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Camaro might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.34 m | |
|
Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 22 cm longer than the Chevrolet Camaro, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 20 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
|
Chevrolet Camaro has
| |