BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
300 litres | 390 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 16 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLK (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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: | 1`985 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`625 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 345 kg | 530 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 54 procentiem less than Mercedes CLK. Therefore, Mercedes CLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9600 | |
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