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: | 5.1 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 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes CLS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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: | 8 years | 8 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: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 48 000 | |
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