Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 98 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 279 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
7.6
Real fuel consumption:
8.1 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
860 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
16 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 10 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:
4.74 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.40 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher.
