Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2004 – 2006) vs Pontiac GTO (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Pontiac GTO is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 388 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. The Pontiac GTO is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,912 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is 91 mm longer than the Pontiac GTO.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2004 – 2006
|
Pontiac
GTO
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2006 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 – 388 hp | 355 – 400 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 530 Nm | 495 – 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 7.0 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 246 – 250 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 11.7 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,389 – 1,402 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,789 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 – 1,815 kg | 1,690 – 1,698 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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