Chrysler Crossfire 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Crossfire) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLK) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 3.9 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 | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 880 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. | |||
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 | 4200 | |
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