Alfa Romeo Spider 1998 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 144 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 8 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 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Spider over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 580'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.5 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`600 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4400 | |
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