Mercedes CLK 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 6.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 481 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 250 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 330 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.4 | 10.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 430 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 16 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 276 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Mercedes CLK has 16 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5800 | |
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