BMW 6 series 2007 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.7 | |
| The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | 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. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ...  More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine Mercedes CLK 2005 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 2005 1.8 engine | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 12 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 350 litres | no data | |
| BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9800 | |
| Pros and Cons: | BMW 6 sērija has 
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