Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
7.6
The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
9 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes S klase
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.
