Mercedes C class 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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