Mercedes E class 2004 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 210 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
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`360 | 2`195 | |
| 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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