Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 0.8 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 198 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 490 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 10.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Smart ForTwo consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Smart ForTwo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Smart ForTwo consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 740 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: | 2.70 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.42 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 224 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 32 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
340 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 255 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 2.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`050 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 780 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 270 kg | 580 kg | |
| Smart ForTwo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Mercedes CLS. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 29 400 | |
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