Mercedes CLK 1998 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLK engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLK could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 580'000 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 SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.29 m | |
| Mercedes CLK is 57 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLK is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 237 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 348 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLK has 92 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 2 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLK is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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