Mercedes CLK 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.9 | |
| Mercedes CLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 | 500 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLK has 80 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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