Mercedes E class 2018 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | Used also on Mercedes E 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`365 kg | 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`860 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 570 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes CLS. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 37 400 | |
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