BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.9
The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.65 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.47 m
Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 85 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 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 5 series.
Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better
