Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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: | 305 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 205 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) 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: | 7 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GT is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GT has 115 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 2`115 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4400 | |
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