Mercedes E class 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | 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 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: | 4.85 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 27 400 | |
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