Mercedes CLK 1998 vs Mercedes ML 2001
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| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLK is available with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.2 (petrol) | 2.7 - 5.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 224 HP | 163 - 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 315 NM | 310 - 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 - 12.8 seconds | 6.7 - 12.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 10.6 | 9.4 - 14.8 | |
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Mercedes CLK petrol engines consumes on average 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 44 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 237 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`013 | ~ 3`481 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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