2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mercedes-Benz E and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS are equipped with a 5,439 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 700 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E | CLS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
