Mercedes CL 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 143 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CL consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CL consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | 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 CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CL is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CL is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CL is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 435 litres | |
| Mercedes CL has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 2800 | |
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