Mercedes CLK 2005 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 162 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLK engine produces 12 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, but torque is 120 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 445 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLK has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. This could mean that the Mercedes CLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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