Opel Astra 2002 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, 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: | 4.27 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 54 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: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6000 | |
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