BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 6.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 481 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 250 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 330 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 14.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 4.4 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 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 430 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 600 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 16 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`050 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7200 | |
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