Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 12 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) 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: | 4.56 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 435 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mitsubishi Eclipse has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The Mercedes CLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4800 | |
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