Mercedes E class 2005 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 314 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 730 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 42 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 380 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.7 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | 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`415 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLS has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes CLS quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5800 | |
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