2012 • Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012Overall Score81.75/100
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs 2012 Mazda 3 Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2012 • Mazda
3
Mazda 3 2.3i (260 Hp) 2012Overall Score82.5/100
WINNER
Mazda 3
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
81.75–82.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Mercedes-Benz CLSSpecificationMazda 3
Mercedes-BenzMakeMazda
CLSModel3
2012Model year2012
CoupeBody typeHatchback
4/5Seats5
4Doors5
Performance
Mercedes-Benz CLSSpecificationMazda 3
7,5 s0–100 km/h6,1 s
242 km/hTop speed250 km/h
2143 ccEngine displacement2261 cc
204 HPPower260 HP
500 NmTorque380 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Mercedes-Benz CLSSpecificationMazda 3
DieselFuel typePetrol
59 ltFuel tank60 lt
6,5 ltUrban consumption13,2 lt
4,5 ltExtra-urban consumption7,5 lt
5,3 ltAverage consumption9,6 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Mercedes-Benz CLSSpecificationMazda 3
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
7G-TRONIC PLUSGears6
245/45 R17Tyre size225/40 R18
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Mercedes-Benz CLSSpecificationMazda 3
4940 mmLength4505 mm
1881 mmWidth1770 mm
1416 mmHeight1460 mm
1785 KgWeight1395 Kg
2874 mmWheelbase2640 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Mazda 3 approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Mazda 3 leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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