Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.6
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLK consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLK consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
860 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.57 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.72 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.37 m
1.42 m
Mercedes CLK is smaller. Mercedes CLK is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
515 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
