Mercedes CLK 1997 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.3 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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