Citroen C4 2004 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | 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. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 1.6 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: | 4.27 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 38 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 121 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4400 | |
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