Volkswagen EOS 2009 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.1 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen EOS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen EOS) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen EOS is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 183 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
358 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Volkswagen EOS has 93 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7200 | |
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