BMW 3 series 1992 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Used also on Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 420 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The Mercedes CLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
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