Hyundai Coupe 1996 vs Mercedes CLK 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 139 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.8 | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Coupe consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Hyundai Coupe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 520'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Lantra | Used also on Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.37 m | |
| Hyundai Coupe is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Coupe is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
362 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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