2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 176 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model CLS E
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4663 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1911 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 80 L


 

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