Mercedes E class 2004 vs Mercedes CLS 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Mercedes CLS have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 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`330 | 2`275 | |
| 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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