Ford Mustang 2017 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 432 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Ford Mustang is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mustang engine produces 154 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 192 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Ford Mustang reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mustang consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Ford Mustang over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mustang consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.78 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
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Ford Mustang is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mustang is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 18 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mustang is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 435 litres | |
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Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mustang has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. This could mean that the Ford Mustang uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 37 800 | 4600 | |
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