Mercedes CLK engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
7.9
Mercedes CLK consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
13 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.40 m
Mercedes CLK is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
440 litres
Mercedes CLK has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg):
2`010
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Safety:
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Quality:
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
