Alfa Romeo GTV 2003 vs Mercedes CL 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 165 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 141 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 254 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 11.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GTV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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 GTV) 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 CL) 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: | 250'000 km | 480'000 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 CL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.40 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GTV is smaller. Alfa Romeo GTV is 69 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 155 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GTV has 295 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`780 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 10 600 | |
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