Compare Mercedes CLS C219 vs Mercedes E-class W212 vs Saab 9-5 II

Variants
CLS 320 CDI
CLS 350
CLS 500 M113
CLS 500 M273 / CLS 550
CLS 55 AMG
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 220 CDI Edition MT
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT 2011+
E 350 BlueTEC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 400 Hybrid
E 500 4MATIC 7AT
E 500 7AT
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 63 AMG M156
E 63 AMG M157
2.0T
2.0T AT
2.8T XWD AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
513 L / 18.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
4
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
455 kg / 1003 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

Battery | Capacity
0.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Coupe
4-door Sedan
Platform
GM Epsilon II LWB

Dimensions

Size | Height
1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
5009 mm / 197.2 in
Size | Width
2113 mm / 83.2 in
Weight
1885.0 kg / 4155.7 lbs
Wheelbase
2854 mm / 112.4 in
2837 mm / 111.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Electric Range
1.0 km / 0.6 mi
Fuel Economy
13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity
2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
85%
76%
35%
Pros
  • The best design of all hunchback sedans
  • Solid drivetrain
  • Exceptional CLS 55 AMG
  • Good interior quality
  • No AWD nonsense
  • Great E63 AMG with either M156 or M157
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Better reputation for quality
  • Styling ahead of its time
  • Good fit and finish
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good appointments inside
Cons
  • Started the 4-door coupe nonsense
  • Arguably less elegant than W211
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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