Alfa Romeo Spider 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 276 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 7200 | |
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