Opel Astra 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Astra is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 71 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`983 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7200 | |
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