Honda S2000 1999 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda S2000 is more dynamic to drive. Honda S2000 engine produces 77 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 32 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Honda S2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda S2000 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda S2000 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda S2000 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes CLK 2003 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 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.41 m | |
| Honda S2000 is 50 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda S2000 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`220 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 7400 | |
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