Mercedes SL 1998 vs Mercedes CLS 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL 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 SL could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 41 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 240 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`130 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 5800 | |
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