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Compare Mercedes CLS C219 vs Mercedes E-class W211 vs Volkswagen Passat B6

Variants
CLS 320 CDI
CLS 350
CLS 500 M113
CLS 500 M273 / CLS 550
CLS 55 AMG
E 200 CDI 5AT
E 200 CDI MT
E 200 Kompressor 5AT
E 200 Kompressor MT
E 220 CDI 5AT
E 220 CDI MT
E 240 4MATIC
E 240 MT
E 270 CDI 5AT
E 270 CDI MT
E 280 CDI 4MATIC
E 280 CDI 5AT
E 280 CDI 7AT
E 280 CDI MT
E 320 4MATIC
E 320 5AT
E 320 CDI 4MATIC
E 320 CDI 5AT
E 320 CDI 7AT
E 350 4MATIC
E 350 7AT
E 400 CDI 5AT
E 420 CDI 7AT
E 500 4MATIC
E 500 5AT
E 500 7AT
E 55 AMG
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI Euro5
1.4 TSI Euro5 DSG
1.4 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG
1.6 FSI
1.6 FSI AT
1.6
1.6 TDI
1.8 TSI
1.8 TSI DSG
1.8 TSI Tiptronic
1.9 TDI
2.0 BlueTDI
2.0 BlueTDI DSG
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI 4Motion
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 110hp
2.0 TDI 110hp BlueMotion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5
2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 170hp
2.0 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TDI 140hp 4Motion
2.0 TDI 140hp DSG
2.0 TDI 140hp
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI AT
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG
2.0 TSI AT
3.2 FSI 4Motion
R36

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
540 L / 19.1 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
4
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
16.7 deg
14.4 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
10.8 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
17.0 deg
12.6 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Coupe
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
114 mm / 4.5 in
Size | Height
1472 mm / 58.0 in
Size | Length
4765 mm / 187.6 in
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Wheelbase
2854 mm / 112.4 in
2854 mm / 112.4 in
2709 mm / 106.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.281
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score
85%
82%
55%
Pros
  • The best design of all hunchback sedans
  • Solid drivetrain
  • Exceptional CLS 55 AMG
  • Good interior quality
  • No AWD nonsense
  • Superb M113K in E55 AMG
  • Elegant styling
  • All engines available in RWD
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • No air- or ABC-related suspension problem
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Started the 4-door coupe nonsense
  • Continued 4MATIC nonsense
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Fewer reliable engine options

Price

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