Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
9.8
Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
840 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
520'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Mercedes SLK
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:
4.80 m
4.57 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.37 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
420 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
