Mercedes E class 2003 vs Mercedes CLS 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
540 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5800 | |
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