Mercedes E class 2002 vs Mercedes CLS 2004

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Mercedes E class
2002 - 2006
Mercedes CLS
2004 - 2008
Body: SedanCoupe
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Mercedes E class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes CLS is available only with automatic gearbox.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLS can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 5.43.0 - 6.2

Performance

Power: 122 - 476 HP224 - 514 HP
Torque: 240 - 730 NM350 - 700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 - 12.1 seconds4.5 - 7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 12.97.6 - 14.5
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLS. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.91 m
Width: 1.82 m1.86 m
Height: 1.45 m1.40 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher.
Mercedes E class is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
540 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. The Mercedes CLS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`225~ 2`285
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 26005800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Mercedes CLS has
  • automatic transmission only
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