Chrysler Crossfire 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Crossfire consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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 | 4800 | |
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