Alfa Romeo GTV 1998 vs Mercedes CLK 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 271 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GTV is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 129 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 3.9 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 GTV could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.41 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GTV is 36 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GTV has 325 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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