Mercedes E class 2013 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 219 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 355 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 25 000 | |
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