Renault Laguna 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 115 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 280 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Laguna) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Renault Laguna has 97 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`972 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 14 600 | |
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