Mercedes E class and Mercedes CLS have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.9
14.0
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
570 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
810 km on highway
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
300'000 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:
4.85 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.40 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 45 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 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS.
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.
