Alfa Romeo Brera 2006 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Brera could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Spider | 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Brera is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Brera is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Brera has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Brera is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4600 | |
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