Citroen C4 2005 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 100 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): | 4.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km with real consumption | 880 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. | |||
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`630 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
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