BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.8
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.65 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.41 m
BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
435 litres
BMW 3 series has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK.
Mercedes CLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Mercedes CLK quality could be a bit better.
