BMW 3 series 2007 vs Mercedes CLK 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.1 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine Mercedes CLK 2006 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes CLK 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 66 litres less 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 9600 | 7200 | |
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