Alfa Romeo Brera 2009 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo Brera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes CLK) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Brera is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Brera engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Brera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Brera consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Brera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| 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`940 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4600 | |
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