Chrysler Crossfire 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Crossfire could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 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: | 480'000 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 Chrysler Crossfire engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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 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: | 4.06 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
| Chrysler Crossfire is 59 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Crossfire is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Chrysler Crossfire has 220 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Crossfire is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Chrysler Crossfire can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4400 | |
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