Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
|
Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 29 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 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: | 9 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. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. 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: | 4.43 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
|
Mercedes CLK has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda RX-8 has
|
Mercedes CLK has
| |