Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 289 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 21 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 10.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 2.3 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 Spider could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 800 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 Spider) 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: | 4.30 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.41 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 34 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Spider has 129 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6000 | |
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