Mercedes S class 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 203 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | 30 000 | |
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